Despite the well-acknowledged importance of using evidence for decision-making by many development actors, organizations in most countries are not using timely and responsive mechanisms to effectively support evidence-informed policymaking.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent the leading cause of death globally and were responsible for 70% of the world's 56 million deaths in 2015. In some African countries, NCDs cause more than 50% of all reported adult deaths.

Ghana’s 2016-2020 Adolescent Youth and Reproductive Health Service Policy aims to address the structural barriers to poor access to health information and services and to strengthen social and cultural environments and community participation.